Justin A. Starks

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No Rich Parents; No Assistance

I was blessed to have both of my parents through my entire life even in the worst environment, but when it came to financial stability it wasn’t the best. Growing up we struggled, and I mean hard. Staying with inlaws (grandparents), cousins, and friends of the family was hard enough on me mentally. Seeing the struggle first hand molded me. It molded me into a kid who found ways to get money without bothering my mother for it.

Not having rich parents, I had to learn the willingness to build wealth differently than others. I went through challenges and many ups and downs. I took many losses and have been completely broke, but didn’t understand why on many occasions. Staying in the ghetto where every corner had a pawn shop or liquor store, I truly didn’t see any wealth solutions in my community. I had to think outside the box and become distant from the majority.

By having this type of lifestyle at the bottom of the barrel it made me strong. I always tell others if you make it from where I’m from you could do anything you wish in this 1 lifetime. People who experience the depths of hell and struggle know how it’s already like to fail many attempts and be in the dark. That’s what most successful people never deal with because they were born into rich successful homes. We know how to respond when tragedy happens, they don’t.

Having great parents, but not rich parents gave me all the leadway in the world to become successful. The struggle and my bad economy gave me all the confidence in the world today to do what I do and become wealthy. Don’t keep your head down no more. Get up, make a difference, and influence.